In a one page essay, describe the national government created by the Articles of Confederation. What were the advantages and disadvantages of this form of government? What do you feel was the greatest weakness of the Articles of Confederation. What do you think America would be like today if the Articles of Confederation was still our plan for government?

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.